University of West Florida
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Florida residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 9,330 students.
About This School
University of West Florida is a public institution located in Pensacola, Florida with approximately 9,330 undergraduate students enrolled. University of West Florida has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The average net price after financial aid is $9,364 per year. The graduation rate is 59%, and the typical graduate earns $43,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of West Florida is a public university in Pensacola, Florida, United States. Established in 1963 as a member institution of the State University System of Florida, the University of West Florida is a comprehensive research university without faculties of law or medicine, a designated space-grant institution, and sits on the third largest campus in the State University System, at 1,600 acres (650 ha). The university's mascot is Argie the Argonaut and its logo is the chambered nautilus.
This is a solid, affordable option for students who want a real university experience without a crushing financial burden — at just $8,155/year average net price and a low median debt of $13,000 at graduation, the value proposition is genuinely strong. The 88% freshman retention rate suggests students are generally happy once they arrive, and the sprawling 1,600-acre Pensacola campus offers a true college environment. The main caution: a 62% graduation rate means a meaningful number of students don't finish, and median earnings of $43,400 a decade out are modest, so students should be intentional about choosing a program with clear career traction.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,330 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of West Florida
11000 University Parkway
Pensacola, FL 32514-5750
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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